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Lord Risby visit to Algeria

Lord Risby, the British PM's Economic Partnership Envoy for Algeria, led a mission of British businessmen to Algiers from 7-10 September

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Lord Risby

Lord Risby

Lord Risby, the British Prime Minister바카라 사이트™s Economic Partnership Envoy for Algeria, led a mission of British businessmen to Algiers from 7-10 September to investigate opportunities in Renewable Energy in Algeria.

Among the companies accompanying Lord Risby were Mott MacDonald; Shell; Clarke Energy; Dan & Adam; Unicommerce; and Temporis Capital. The group was also joined by the Deputy Director for Renewable Energy from the UK 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s Trade and Investment promotion office, UKTI, Mr Simon Carter.

The delegation met with key interlocutors in the Renewable Energy sector. Lord Risby met with the Prime Minister, Energy & Mines, Health, Higher Education and National Education Ministers. During his visit, Lord Risby signed partnership agreements with the Algerian 바카라 사이트 in Energy and Education.

The British Ambassador, Martyn Roper, hosted a reception for Lord Risby on Monday 9th September at his Residence.

Speaking before the visit, the Ambassador said :

바카라 사이트śRenewable energy is a really important part of UK/Algeria cooperation, so I바카라 사이트™m delighted that Lord Risby is able to bring senior representatives from that sector to Algeria to meet with their counterparts. Following the success of the first UK/Algeria Renewable Energy Investment Conference in Algiers earlier this year, this is a great opportunity to strengthen relationships, and help each other achieve our ambitious national targets for renewable energy production.바카라 사이트ť

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Published 17 September 2013